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Irresistible Pistachio Tart with Creamy Pistachio Paste

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  • Prep Time: 25 minutes (excluding chilling time for the dough)
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes (includes both baking the crust and tart)
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling time for the dough)
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Tart
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This buttery, nutty, and creamy Pistachio Tart is an absolute showstopper! Featuring a crisp tart shell, rich pistachio cream filling, and smooth pistachio paste, this dessert is perfect for pistachio lovers!


Ingredients

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  1. For the Tart Crust (Pâte Sucrée):

    • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cubed and cold
    • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon cold water (if needed)
    • Pinch of salt

    For the Pistachio Filling:

    • ½ cup (120g) pistachio paste (homemade or store-bought)
    • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
    • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup ground pistachios

    For the Topping:

    1. ¼ cup crushed pistachios
    2. White chocolate shavings (optional)
    3. Drizzle of honey or powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

  • Make the Tart Crust
    In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
    Add cold butter and pulse (or use fingertips) until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
    Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract, then add cold water if needed to bring the dough together.
    Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  • Blind Bake the Crust
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Roll out the dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan and press it into the pan. Trim excess dough.
    Prick the bottom with a fork, line with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dry beans.
    Bake for 12 minutes, remove weights, and bake uncovered for another 5-7 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.

  • Prepare the Pistachio Filling
    In a bowl, whisk together pistachio paste, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
    Stir in ground pistachios for extra texture.

  • Bake the Tart
    Pour the filling into the cooled tart shell.
    Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden.
    Let cool before decorating.

  • Decorate & Serve
    Sprinkle with crushed pistachios and white chocolate shavings.
    Drizzle with honey or dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
    Slice and enjoy this luxurious pistachio tart!


Notes

  • You can make the pistachio paste at home by blending roasted pistachios with a bit of oil until smooth.
  • For a richer tart, add more white chocolate shavings on top.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of tart)
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 33g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 24g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg